Fertilize the plant using a 19-6-12 slow release fertilizer according to label directions every three months. Place the plants outdoors during the late spring and early summer. Tip Stem cuttings easily propagate yucca. Cut the stems on an angle and insert in wet growing medium....
Improve the soil quality before planting by cultivating the garden area. Turn over 8 to 12 inches of soil surrounding the planting site and break up soil clumps. Rake the garden smooth and add a 2-inch layer of compost to the garden site. Mix the compost into the soil with the rake and...
Two summers ago, as I pondered how to address ground ivy(Glechoma hederacea)in the front yard, my husband stopped mowing there so the bees could feed on the plant’s early flowers and nest in the bare patches of soil between. By fall, when the ground ivy had continued to spread and I...
Oregon grape, also known as holly-leaved barberry, is the state flower of Oregon. This woody perennial shrub can grow up to six feet tall and makes an excellent plant for landscaping in a shade garden. It also makes a good hedgerow plant or border plant in a more naturalized setting. The...
You can grow these shrubs from seeds, but cuttings are the common way to propagate hybrids. How To Grow Abelia is an agreeable plant with few issues. It’s tough and tolerant, growing fine in average soil with moderate sun, and it’s drought tolerant once mature. There is very little ...
Japanese maples can range from cheap to extraordinarily expensive at the store, which is why it can be a good project to propagate them yourself at home. Plus, if you have a tree that does particularly well in your or a neighbor’s yard, you can take a cutting and have another that yo...
tree. It is also fast-growing, making it an irresistible choice for many homeowners. For gardeners hoping to provide dappled shade for smaller plants, the 20 to 25 foot tall Mimosa Tree provide the necessary height, shape, and leave density. It is always a beautiful addition to the garden....
Kalanchoe is a succulent flowering plant that is native to Madagascar. The plant produces small flowers with four pointed petals on each blossom. The flowers come in a range of colors, including red, orange, pink, violet and white. The plant is propagate
Confederate rose hibiscus propagates to create new plants easily by taking either softwood stem sections in late spring or semi-hardwood stem sections in midsummer. Mix a rooting soil by combining equal portions of course sand, peat moss and perlite. Moisten the soil with water and add it to ...
The lovely snowball bush (viburnum) is an asset to any sunny landscape with its lush foliage and beautifully white, round blossoms. When you successfully tend a snowball bush, you may naturally desire to propagate new bushes to spread this beauty around your landscape. Take a cutting from a ...